Walking Worthy of our Vocation
Every single child of God is the recipient of a Divine calling. On one hand, the new birth is the call from death in sin to new life in Jesus Christ. But there are also various calls to action and service we experience throughout a life time. In this continuation of our study of Paul's epistle to the Ephesians, we come to the exhortation to walk worthy of our vocation.
Radio broadcast for March 4, 2018
Knowing the Love of God
Sometimes, in our minds, we constrain the love of God to the sort of love we experience as humans. In reality, the love of God is so great, so vast, and so powerful, that we cannot fully comprehend it. In this message, Pastor Winslett considers Paul's desire from Ephesians 3, that we would all know more of the height, depth, width, and length of God's love.
Radio broadcast for February 25, 2018
A Mystery Revealed
Today, it is commonly place for us to think of the Church as a "Gentile" institution. That is, New Testament worshipers are found in all nations, from all walks of life. But did you know, to many in the Old Testament, this was a foreign concept? In fact, Paul refers to this as a mystery hidden from the foundation of the world! If you know and serve Christ, this fact should cause your heart to rejoice.
Radio broadcast for February 18, 2018
The Middle Wall of Partition
Does God have the same love for Gentile Christians as He does Jewish Christians? Is there any advantage in the church for one of Jewish lineage over a Gentile? In this broadcast, Pastor Ben Winslett continues his study of Ephesians, coming to the comforting and encouraging lesson of our equality in Christ.
Radio broadcast February 11, 2018
Quickening: A Spiritual Resurrection
Most Christians are familiar with the concept of being "born again," but few seem to understand that the new birth is an act of Divine Quickening, a resurrection from death in trespasses and sins. Continuing our recent studies through the book of Ephesians, in this edition of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett comes to chapter 2, which contains perhaps the clearest language in all of the Bible about who we are prior to the new birth, and God's exclusive, sovereign role in regenerating us.
Radio broadcast for February 4, 2018
Trusting Christ
As the hymnwriter Louisa M. R. Stead wrote, "Tis so sweet, to trust in Jesus!" Our trust should be to His praise and glory. And further, when we first believe the gospel of our salvation, we are blessed with assurance of our deliverance from sin. Ben Winslett expounds on these encouraging concepts as he continues his study through the book of Ephesians on this edition of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for January 28, 2018.
Ephesians 1: Salvation is of the Lord
Some of the most plain, direct statements of God's grace towards man appear in Ephesians chapter 1. In verse 4, we're told God chose us to be holy and without blame before Him. In verse 5, we learn that we were predestinated by God as an adopted child. Then, verse 7 speaks to redemption through the blood of Christ. Join us for this first radio message in our series through Paul's writings to the Ephesians.
Radio broadcast for January 21, 2018
Acts: Our Pattern of Evangelism
We've spoken a lot about evangelism and the early church lately on Words of Grace. Today, we conclude these thoughts, once again in the book of Acts, looking to the daily practice of evangelism in the lives of first century preachers. Serious believers in America often lament the lack of effectiveness the church seems to have in our culture. Some times, we think the solution is political. However, our power has always been the Holy Ghost, and our the true gospel our force for change in society. May we return to our roots, and preach the gospel!
Radio broadcast for January 14, 2018
Finding Our Pattern
To do anything correctly, you need a pattern to follow. Not only is this a wise practice, it's also explicitly Biblical! In this broadcast, Pastor Ben Winslett draws our attention back to the book of Acts, where we find the pattern of New Testament preaching and practice.
Radio broadcast for January 7, 2018
Our Commission for 2018
The passing of a New Year gives us a great opportunity to stop and refocus our lives. While "New Year Resolutions" are a bit cliche in our culture, having a "break" in our timeline does give the occasion for a reboot of priorities and emphasis. Join Pastor Winslett in this exhortation to return to the Biblical priority of making disciples, along with the explanation of Christ's commission to the Apostles.
Radio broadcast for December 31, 2017
Without Controversy
Pastor Winslett returns to a familiar, favorite text in today's broadcast, from 1 Timothy 3:16. Paul wrote, "without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh..." That is, the babe born in the manger was no less than God Himself, incarnate in human flesh. And, the fact of Jesus' divinity is "without controversy," that is, something confessed and professed by the true church.
Radio broadcast for December 24, 2017
How Shall a Man be Just with God?
Job asked the question, "how can a man be just with God?" That is, how can inherently sinful creatures stand uncondemned in the presence of a thrice Holy God, who is justice and judgment personified? Pastor Winslett considers that topic in this sermon from Flint River Church.
Radio broadcast for December 17, 2017
Seeking the Old Paths
Continuing sharing exhortations from the book of Jeremiah, in this broadcast Pastor Ben Winslett considers Jeremiah's exhortation to seek the Old Paths. But does that really mean? What "old paths" would Jeremiah have us to walk in today? Listen to learn more.
Radio broadcast for December 10, 2017
Wise to do Evil?
In many ways, the current American Christian culture is similar to pre-exile Israel. Through the words of Jeremiah, God condemned the Israelites because they were wise to do evil, and had no knowledge to do good. That meant, they excelled in getting away with (so they thought) wickedness, but could not even accomplish basic righteous tasks.
Radio broadcast for December 3, 2017
Who is the Ruler of the Earth?
Who is the Ruler of the Earth? Pastor Winslett was asked that question recently, and shared a biblical exposition of the subject from the pulpit at Flint River, which we share in this broadcast. While God has seen fit to make distinct authorities and dominions in the world, He is the ultimate and final authority in the Universe.
Radio broadcast for November 26, 2017
If You Had a Final Sermon?
If you had one last sermon to preach, what text would you choose? That's a question recently posed, one that prompts excellent food for thought. For Pastor Winslett, that text would likely be John 6:37. Listen to hear the truth expounded from this bedrock message from the Lord Jesus, found in John chapter 6.
Radio broadcast for November 19, 2017
Worry? Be Careful For Nothing!
We all struggle with worry, from time to time. In this broadcast, we consider Paul's admonition to the Philippians Church to "be careful for nothing." That is, don't be a worrier! Easier said than done, right? Tune in, as Pastor Winslett shares tips from the word of God to mortify worry in your life!
Radio broadcast for November 12, 2017
The Importance of a Godly Father
In our last program, we considered the importance of a godly mother. Today, we follow up with the crucial role a Christian father plays in the home.
Radio broadcast for November 5, 2017
The Importance of a Godly Mother
Prompted by a study contrasting the brain development of neglected toddlers with that of children in a loving, nurturing environment, Pastor Winslett shares some scriptural exhortations on the importance of a godly mother in the home.
Radio broadcast for October 29, 2017
The Care of the Poor
What is the Church's responsibility to the poor? Is it Biblically appropriate for a government to tax those under its jurisdiction to help those in need? Pastor Ben Winslett considers these questions from the word of God in this edition of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for October 22, 2017
The Second Coming of Christ
The hope of the Christian is Christ's second coming. Unfortunately, this is also a subject hardly agreed upon by believers today. Why is that? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers the popular, contemporary views commonly referred to as "dispensationalism" in contrast with plain language from the word of God.
Radio broadcast for October 15, 2017
Another Kingdom
When things degrade into chaos and violence in our county, it's important for us to remember that we're citizens of another kingdom! In this radio message, Pastor Winslett reminds us of the fact that Jesus' kingdom is at hand, and elaborates further on the nature of this kingdom.
Radio broadcasts for October 8, 2017
The Training of Ministers
Contrary to popular belief in America today, attending a seminary was not originally the method for training gospel ministers, nor is it the most effective way of training today. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares the method for raising up a minister in Bible times as well as ways this might be implemented today.
Radio broadcast for October 1, 2017
Study Habits
New believers (and even some long time converts) sometimes ask where to start in their studies of God's word. What an awesome question! In this broadcast, Ben Winslett shares some of his study methods, as well as some resources to consider utilizing to grasp the overall context of some portions of God's word.
Radio broadcast for September 24, 2017
The Storms of Life
Hurricanes. Raging forest fires. Earthquakes. Wars and rumors of wars. This world seems to be ablaze with turmoil and suffering! But regardless of the major events which headline newspapers, each of us walk through storms of our own from time to time. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett examines the causes of suffering and shares some scriptural advise for finding and anchor in the midst of the storm.
Radio broadcast for September 17, 2017
According To His Mighty Power
Scripture gives many comforting promises to the believer. But, have you ever stopped to consider why you, personally, believe in Jesus? Join Pastor Winslett in this radio program, in which he considers the origin of belief in a heart - spiritual resurrection.
Radio program for September 10, 2017
The Blessing of Fellowship
From the beginning of time, humans were not made to be islands unto themselves. God's first observation about his man, Adam, was that it was not good for him to be alone. One of our most basic needs is companionship. Consequentially, the Lord Jesus has given us a great blessing to be enjoyed in His church: Fellowship. Join Pastor Winslett in this lesson on the importance and benefit of Christian Fellowship in the local church.
Radio broadcast for September 3, 2017
The Gospel
In this message, we share a portion of a sermon Pastor Winslett recently delivered on the effects of the gospel in society and in our personal lives. The message of the cross sets us free from spiritual bondage and feeds our souls. Also, the same message that unifies believers creates a division between believers and unbelievers.
Radio broadcast for August 27, 2017
Racism!
With all the recent controversy concerning race and hate groups, it's necessary for us to spend a bit of time setting forth the scriptural message concerning racial prejudice. This is definitely a subject matter you should strongly consider studying.
Radio broadcast for August 20, 2017.
Game of Thrones and the Church at Laodicea
What does the hit television show Game of Thrones have to do with the first century Church at Laodicea? To summarize, much of today's popular programming is extremely sexually explicit. Much like the Laodicean brethren, many of us have become blinded to the exceedingly sinful nature of these more extreme shows. We encourage you to consider Pastor Winslett's message, in this edition of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for August 13, 2017
Ruining Our Witness
In our final message on the subject of being a witness for Christ, Pastor Winslett speaks on the dangers of losing our witness.
Radio broadcast for August 6, 2017.
Our Testimony
Last week, we considered the fact that we are witnesses of the work of God in our lives. Fundamental to the concept of being a witness, is that of a testimony. A witness, in a court of law, offers a testimony as to what he has seen or experienced. Likewise, the believer is a witness with a testimony. This broadcast features a portion of a recent message delivered by Pastor Winslett at Flint River, expounding on nature of the testimony of the believer.
Radio broadcast for July 30, 2017
We Are Witnesses
Believer, did you know you are a witness? Join Pastor Winslett in this encouraging study on what it means to be a witness for Christ.
Radio broadcast for July 23, 2017
Grace!
Sometimes our minds need to be drawn back to the biblical message of salvation by grace, and grace alone. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares several biblical references exclaiming salvation by God's free and sovereign grace.
Radio broadcast for July 16, 2017
The Strength of the Ox
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. - Proverbs 14:4
What does a Proverb of Solomon about strong oxen have to do with the gospel ministry? Tune in to this week's edition of Words of Grace, as Pastor Winslett relates this text to the need of an effective pulpit ministry.
Radio broadcast for July 9, 2017
Historic Baptists on Justification
Continuing our message from last week on the subject of justification, we go to greater depths in the study of the beliefs of historic Baptists regarding justification by faith. The main question considered is whether faith is instrumental or evidentiary. That is, are we legally made righteous by faith, as the classical Reformed position states, or are we made righteous by Christ and declared as such by faith? As you'll see from the quotes cited in this broadcast, the popular view among 17th Century Baptists was the evidentiary position. Listen to learn more!
Radio broadcast for July 2, 2017
The Doctrine of Justification
Most modern Christians who pay attention to church history and theology are well aware that there is a great difference between Protestants and Catholics on the subject of justification. What very few people realize, is that there is a third theological position held by many within the historic Baptist family, distinct from the Catholic and traditional Reformed view. Have we piqued your curiosity? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out more!
Radio broadcast for June 25, 2017
God's Method of Salvation
Does God have different methods of saving people? Were Old Testament saints saved in a different way than those living in the New Testament? How about infants or the mentally handicapped? In this message, we present the biblical truth that God has but one way of saving sinners, regardless of their age or the era of time in which they live.
Radio broadcast for June 18, 2017
Biblical Origins
How did the Universe come into existence? Who and what are we? These are philosophical questions men have pondered from the beginning of time. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett answers these questions from the scriptures, considering the concept of origins.
Radio broadcast for June 11, 2017
Are You A Christian?
Speaking directly to believers, might I ask, are you a Christian? That's either a convicting or insulting question. But in our present day, it's one which needs asking. Curious? Listen to learn more.
Radio broadcast for June 4, 2017.
Taking the Oversight Thereof
In 1 Peter 5, the Apostle Peter exhorted the elders to feed the flock of God among them, willingly taking the pastoral oversight. You can be sure that where scripture admonishes us in a certain direction, that admonition exists because we need the reminder or the extra push to get us moving. Elders should always remember that it is God who drafted us into His service, as a soldier who must endure hardship. Our lives, though they were never our own, are that much more under the leadership of God as we are to serve God by serving His people. We must feed His sheep! Our careers, comfort, and even sometimes our hometown roots - if required - go out the window, as no man that plows looking back is fit for service in the Kingdom. Elders should know this up front. This is what's expected.
In this message, Pastor Winslett considers Peter's exhortation to other ministers and the theme is simple: If God has called you to serve, be willing to do so.
Radio broadcast for May 28, 2017
Another Controversial Viewpoint
While we're delving into controversial subjects, let's consider one more before moving on: election. If you're a Baptist in 2017, it's likely, based on simple statistical percentages, that you don't believe the doctrine election. In fact, you may never have even heard of it! But, much to the surprise of many, election is actually a fundamental Bible doctrine that was a staple part of mainstream Baptist theology generations ago.
We encourage you to listen to today's program to explore this from a Biblical and historic perspective.
Radio broadcast for May 21, 2017
Two Controversial Viewpoints
In today's broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers two very controversial subjects that historic Baptists embraced, but most modern theologians reject: Church Perpetuity and the received text.
It's extremely clear from history that baptistic people held the belief that the true church existed throughout the Dark Ages, separate from Roman Catholicism. It's also an undeniable fact that historic theologians among both Baptists and Protestant endorsed the family of Greek manuscripts which comprised the Received Text. Yet, sadly, proponents of both opinions are criticized in today's world as being extremists or crackpot theologians.
While these thoughts are admittedly controversial, we implore you to listen to this episode of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for May 14, 2017
Baptized By Fire?
In Matthew's Gospel, John the Baptist spoke of two other types of baptism than water baptism: baptism by the Holy Ghost and baptism by fire. We're all familiar with water baptism, but what are these other two baptisms? Are Christians baptized with fire, or did John have something completely different in mind? Join Pastor Winslett in this study of the concept of baptism by fire in this episode of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for May 7, 2017.
What Then?
In recent weeks, we considered the resurrection and ascension of Christ back to His Father, our present work, and Christ's second coming. That brings us to the total finale of all things, our final state after the resurrection! While scripture is very brief regarding what we shall enjoy in Glory, largely due to our inability to understand or perceive God's eternal slender, we do find some details about our existence with Christ after He comes again. In this message, Pastor Winslett shares some of what we know. from scripture, regarding this mystery.
Radio broadcast for April 30, 2017
Waiting for Christ
Last week, believers around the world celebrated the resurrection of our Lord, Christ Jesus. Our hope is build upon this fundamental truth of a risen Savior. But this begs a question - what are we to do in the mean time? In this message, pastor Winslett shares the work Jesus prescribed as we await His coming, as well as some facts about that glorious day when He shall return.
Radio broadcast for April 23, 2017
What the Resurrection Means to Us
This is a time of year when believers worldwide reflect on and celebrate Christ's resurrection from the dead. But, have you ever stopped to consider just what the resurrection of Jesus means? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares four observations we can take heart in as a result of Christ's victory over death.
Radio program for April 16, 2017.
God Is...
In our last broadcast, we considered the eternality - or eternal nature - of God. One of the passages under consideration was God's statement to Moses in Exodus 3, "I AM THAT I AM." The title, I AM, is one of the Biblical names of God. If one changes that phrase from the first person, I AM, to the third person, GOD IS, it can prompt the question, GOD IS what? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett uses this statement to expound on several characteristics fundamental to the nature of God.
Radio broadcast for April 9, 2017
The Eternality of God
Where did God come from? Did God have a beginning? On today's broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers one of the most basic and fundamental truths revealed in God's word - The true and living God is eternal. As the Psalmist wrote, from everlasting to everlasting, Jehovah is God!
Radio broadcast for April 2, 2017.
Guidelines for Helping the Needy
One of our responsibilities as Christians is to relieve the affliction of the poor and downcast around us. But in doing so, there are several Biblical principles we must keep in mind, to maintain a proper balance between assistance and accountability. Join Pastor Winslett in the broadcast, as he shares insight from the scriptures on this topic.
Radio broadcast for March 26, 2017